While pictures are no substitute for the real thing, you can still find out a bit more about our excellent and friendly team.
Danni Rush
Chief Operating Officer
Danni Rush
Chief Operating Officer
I’m Danni, COO. I feel very proud to support the teams across the business to grow the product and experience our customers have. We’re always on a journey to learn, evolve and improve what we do and with co-creation and collaboration at the core of our strategy we work hard with our customers, partners and team to make extraordinary experiences together. I truly believe engaged teams are the key to successful businesses, so having a product that focuses on reward and recognition is amazing. I’ve seen first-hand what getting R & R right can do and with our flexible product we really do have the ability to help everyone. I have two children and an amazing husband and love to spend my time with friends and family creating memories that give us stories to tell in the future. My favourite experience has been a Helicopter Trip to St Ives with dinner on the beach and home again and I’m looking forward to visiting Chef’s Table at Petrus Gordon Ramsey.
Jess Hankers
Head of Sales
Jess Hankers
Head of Sales
Hi, I’m Head of Sales. After 16 years of being with the company, you could say, I love Experiences! It’s so important to look after your employees (& customers) and I am very proud to work for a business that does just that. I look after our sales strategy for B2B and sales teams for the UK and USA, providing hundreds of our customers with experiences and gift cards – ensuring our products are leading. My passion is traveling and making new memories, and I love that Virgin Incentives encourage companies to reward and recognise employees and customers by doing something they will never forget!
My favourite experiences to date have been a Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour and driving a Ferrari and an Aston Martin on the Silverstone Circuit. I’m very much looking forward to a Virgin Balloon Flight over the Bucks area.
Michael Classen
Head of New Business Development
Michael Classen
Head of New Business Development
Hi, I head up our new business development team, focusing on acquiring and onboarding new B2B customers to help improve their reward and recognition efforts. My team is always on the lookout for new audiences, whom we can build strong relationships with, and support from an employee or customer reward and recognition perspective. Outside of work, I’m devoted to my wife and two young boys but am also madly passionate about most sports – mainly watching and playing football. My most favourite experiences include a three day safari in the Masai Mara and a Virgin Experience Days Three Course Lunch with Prosecco for Two at Sindhu by Atul Kochhar.
Hayet Azouz
Senior B2B Account Manager
Hayet Azouz
Senior B2B Account Manager
Hi, I am a Senior B2B Account Manager. Developing strong relationships is the foundation of everything I do, both professionally and personally. I have been involved within sales for over six years as I find it extremely rewarding. I am very driven by helping clients achieve their requirements and I take pride in going above and beyond in providing the best service possible. Outside of work you can find me at the park with my nieces or having a long Netflix binge. My favourite experience to date has been an afternoon tea cruise and I’m looking forward to a Virgin Experience Days helicopter flight over London.
Andy Keating
Key Account Manager
Andy Keating
Key Account Manager
Hi, I’m a Key Account Manager. Having worked at the business almost 7 years I have a strong knowledge of our products and have worked with companies of all shapes and sizes. I enjoy speaking to clients about experience days and how our offering is by far the most exciting way to reward and recognise employees and customers alike! My day to day focus is maintaining strong relationships with our key clients and updating them on what’s new in the world of Virgin Incentives. My favourite experiences include going to the Oktoberfest in Munich and a Virgin Experience Days 15,000ft Skydive and experiencing ZipWorld – one of the fastest ziplines in the world.
Riz Tarer
Senior B2B Marketing Lead
Riz Tarer
Senior B2B Marketing Lead
Hi, I’m the Senior B2B Marketing Lead. My role is incredibly exciting, as I get to create a strong brand and keep our customers up to date with new campaigns and exciting offers. I also manage our digital channels and enjoy creating new online strategies to help grow the brand and our customer base. I love the variety and innovative opportunities my role offers. Outside of work I love travelling, reading, baking, painting and spending time with my family & friends. One of my most favourite experiences has been drifting in Germany, the adrenaline was incredible and I’m looking forward to being up in the air with a Virgin Balloon flight.
Katy Collins
B2B Account Manager
Katy Collins
B2B Account Manager
Hi, I’m Katy, I’m a B2B account manager. Relationship building is very important to me. I Follow businesses on their journey of growth, fulfilling their Incentive needs along the way. New business is also a key focus and I am always looking for new contacts and companies to get on board with us. I am proud to be working for and part of such a reputable brand and I am already feeling the post pandemic shift come into play, with companies prioritising rewarding employees for their efforts – which is great to see. My favourite experience has been zorbing with a friend and I’m looking forward to a Virgin Experience Days Time for Two Spa Day with Treatment and Lunch at a 4* Hotel
Kieren Parkes
B2B Marketing Executive
Kieren Parkes
B2B Marketing Executive
Hello, I am the B2B Marketing Executive for Virgin Incentives. I love my role within the marketing side of the business, I get to be creative with new ideas and push our exciting brand out there to raise awareness. I love the products and services that we offer and being passionate about travelling, it is incredibly exciting to be able to promote extraordinary visitor attractions and experiences. As mentioned I love travelling and visiting new places but I am also very into my cooking and socialising with my friends and family. My favourite experience is the Huskey Hike at Eagle Heights, I’ve always wanted a Huskey! The experience I’m most looking forward to trying is the Zipworld Velocity experience which looks so much fun and really appeals to my inner adrenaline junkie.
Renee DeBell
Senior Account Manager
Renee DeBell
Senior Account Manager
Hello! I am the Senior Account Manager for our Corporate Sales program in the USA. My main responsibilities include talking to our US based corporate partners about the incredible experiences they can reward their employees with and the excellent adventures that can be gifted to their best customers. Outside of work you will find me hiking, paddling, or playing yard games with my family and our unruly Irish Great Dane. In the case of inclement weather, I will be tucked into a cozy chair with a good book and something sweet to eat. My favorite experience thus far is the indoor skydiving and I’m most looking forward to a bioluminescent paddle trip or a relaxing afternoon at a beer spa.
Amy Bryant
Senior Account Manager
Amy Bryant
Senior Account Manager
Hello, I’m Amy and I’m the Business Development Executive here at Virgin Incentives. One of the best things about my role is being part of the entire customer journey – from discussing incentive schemes to providing general support and guidance. My most memorable experience has to be when I went to Sindhu, by Atul Kutcher for a Three Course Meal, the food was delicious and the location was stunning. The next place on my list to visit has to be Galvin La Chapelle in Spital Square, London as the food looks amazing.
Emily Brown
Account Manager
Emily Brown
Account Manager
Hi I’m Emily, an account manager here at Virgin Incentives. My main focus is regularly keeping in touch with my clients and helping them with any reward & recognition requirements they may have throughout the year. Client care and relationship building is something I’m very passionate about and I really do believe in what we do – rewarding employees just makes sense! I’m proud to be part of such an exciting brand and making a difference to employee wellbeing. In my free time I enjoy socialising with friends and family and going on trips away & exploring new places. I’m really looking forward to trying as many of the Food & Drink Virgin Experience Days as possible, and a meal at The Shard is definitely on my bucket list!
Jack Gibson Barton
Business Development Executive
Jack Gibson Barton
Business Development Executive
Hey! I’m Jack and I am a Business Development Executive here at Virgin Incentives, I have been part of the team here for just under 2 years, starting my Journey as a Team Leader in Customer service. The best part of my role is being able to spread awareness of our brand and experiences. We go above and beyond to make every customer and client experience extraordinary and this is something I embody every single day. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with friends & family, playing sport and listening to music. My most memorable experience is definitely I fly indoor sky diving and next on my list is the immersive Monopoly experience… It looks amazing!
During 2022 end of year festive season we had the challenge to award some members of our team with Holiday Gift Cards. Thankfully, we found Virgin Incentives and we couldn’t be lucky enough. The customer service is really efficient and helpful, they provided the gift cards within the timeline we needed and because of them we could also give a great experience to our winners. We will definitely be using Virgin Incentives again and I do recommend it to any company interested in raising their customer experience bar.
Amazon
Over our 7 years of trading , our emphasis has always been to ensure that our customers not only get the quality and prompt service they expect but also receive value for the monetary engagement they entrust us with . This is by no means a simple responsibility to juggle and requires full dedication in choosing the right Partners. Virgin Incentives have proven to not only fulfill and satisfy our every need, demand and at times challenges we throw at them, but have time and time again risen above and beyond our expectations and delight in delivering first class experiences for all of our customers and at times staff. Their customer service is unparalleled , and their administrative staff and team leaders leave no stones unturned in making sure they prioritise our every whim making this a unique and valued relationship. Our clients are happy, we are happy and long may we have the distinguished privilege to rub shoulders with in my opinion the industries finest operator in their sector and Industry.
Globexpert Fundraising
We’re extremely delighted to announce that we recently concluded our collaboration with Virgin Incentives. It was a fun-filled, engaging experience. The most exciting aspect of this association was Virgin’s incredible service delivery. The Virgin Incentives team over-delivered on their ‘peace of mind for your team and clients’ promise. This speaks volumes about their work ethic and generosity. That said, we recommend Virgin Incentives as a trustworthy rewards partner to organizations of all sizes.
The Silicon Review
We order hundreds of Virgin Experience gift vouchers on a monthly basis for our employee loyalty scheme. There is a variety of experiences available which means there is something for everyone. The process of ordering the vouchers is seamless and efficient. The Virgin Incentives team are always on hand to support and have been great to work with.
Whitbread
As a known branded company, it always helps our profile working with quality companies such as Virgin Incentives. Virgin incentives are very professional, precise and a pleasure to work with. We look forward to a long working relationship. In today’s climate long-term, well-established companies help smaller companies like ourselves grow, and in return we help build up their client base.
UK Data House
Virgin Incentives is a great brand from a consumer and employer perspective, so we are proud to have them in our membership. The team are great communicators, committed to our cause and meet our ambitious deadlines! One of our favourite members!
I’d recommend Virgin Incentives as a rewards partner to other organisations as they have an array of offerings that are easily accessible and unique. People are always looking for ways to experience life and there is nothing better than giving a gift that has real meaning to that individual person to which they emotionally respond. An experience fits this bill.
The Gift Club
From when I first joined the company over 10 years ago, to when I started managing the Virgin account, I have not had anything but a great experience. More recently, through arguably the most difficult time of living and working, Virgin made it a seamless transition to having more “at home” experiences added in and available for our customers, which was a massive help with the pandemic in full effect. After this, our customers wanted to get back out and enjoy doing things again, and Virgin were – and still are – a huge part of this. We have always felt that an anniversary at work should be remembered by an experience, rather than an object to sit in a cupboard. These experiences are what we put forward to every client, and always what we offer for promotions and when clients want a one-off award. The level of experiences available is fantastic and a reason why our business with Virgin is in it’s best ever, and it only likely to grow.
OC Tanner
The Virgin Incentives team are really friendly – a pleasure to work with. The breadth of experiences available means there’s something for all kinds of people – and there’s definitely appetite for getting out of the office for team experiences this year.
PHA Group
‘We purchase Virgin Experience vouchers Ad Hoc for our employees so there might be a period when we order a lot and then nothing or just 1 or 2 for a few months, it never matters though, our BDE always responds quickly and organises the vouchers for us with a payment link. The vouchers are usually sent out the same day too which is great for us. Thanks to the excellent service, we will continue purchasing these vouchers for our employees. The huge offering of different experiences is obviously a massive bonus as well, something for everyone!’
Highfield Professional Solutions
Throughout the year we like to run various competitions and incentives to engage and excite our teams. Prizes need to be compelling and easy to award. We know our teams love to do things together, so gifting them a Virgin Gift Card gives them the flexibility to choose what they do. We have restaurants nationwide, so geographical flexibility is essential. The purchasing process is quick and easy and there’s always someone on hand to help with our specific needs.
Pizza Express
We work with Virgin Incentives for customer gifting and purchase both collection vouchers, gift cards and selected experiences. Virgin Incentives are a good fit for our market, they’re broad, UK wide choice and cover a wide demographic for different occasions. The success has been very promising so far, we expect sales to grow as we continue to.
Viing
We set out to find a gift for one of our long standing members of staff. We decided to partner with Virgin Incentives as they give the recipient the flexibility to choose their own experience whether it be a spa weekend or whatever they might want to book, so we purchased a Virgin Experience Days Gift Card for our team member and the gift went down extremely well.